government types Flashcards
1
Q
every eligible citizen gets to vote directly on every issue ( ancient athens in greece)
A
Direct Democracy
2
Q
a hereditary single leader has complete authority ( Saudi Arabia)
A
Absolute Monarchy
2
Q
we choose leaders who vote and make laws on our behalf ( US, most countries)
A
Republic
3
Q
king or queen has their power limited by a constitution or an elected body
A
Constitutional Monarchy
4
Q
a ruler who often comes to power by force has complete authority ( North Korea, Cuba)
A
Dictatorship
5
Q
headed by religious leaders or religious rules ( Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Vatican)
A
Theocracy
6
Q
rule by a small powerful group ( China / the communist party
A
Oligarchy
7
Q
no one is in charge ( Haiti, Somalia
A
Anarchy
